We had the pleasure of my mom's company for a couple weeks at the end of summer. While I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her and my family, I think the best part of the trip was an evening I spent with just her. As my husband was away on business and the kids weren't home, the two of us were left to our own devices.
I had told my mom about Tapas Night dining that my husband and I enjoy on most Mondays. She always seemed interested in the dishes, so I decided that she and I would have
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Strawberry-tini
by Michele on August 21st, 2009 | Cocktails, Martinis
We are having our first week of high temperatures for the summer. With a few days of temps near or over 90, it has been quite hot in New England. While the kids have been busy keeping cool with dips in the pool and ice cream for dessert, there have been different approaches for the adults.
Unfortunately for us, afternoons are spent working instead of floating in the pool. However, we do have the luxury of central air, so there shouldn't be too much pity for us. In the evenings while the kids enjoy a dish of chilling ice cream, my
Unfortunately for us, afternoons are spent working instead of floating in the pool. However, we do have the luxury of central air, so there shouldn't be too much pity for us. In the evenings while the kids enjoy a dish of chilling ice cream, my
Fourth of July Martini
by Michele on July 9th, 2009 | Cocktails, Martinis
Our Fourth of July was quiet this year. We had no children at home, and the couple with which we were to spend the day was unavailable due to illness. So, with a wide open schedule, we decide to have a day of cooking and relaxing.
After a shopping expedition that took us to our favorite butcher, the liquor store, and the grocery store, it was time to begin working in our kitchen. We had a list of items we wanted to create: two infused vodkas, homemade sausage patties, a slowly braised prime rib, and a new version of chicken salad.
Being
After a shopping expedition that took us to our favorite butcher, the liquor store, and the grocery store, it was time to begin working in our kitchen. We had a list of items we wanted to create: two infused vodkas, homemade sausage patties, a slowly braised prime rib, and a new version of chicken salad.
Being
Cosmo- Ale House Style
by Michele on June 11th, 2009 | Martinis, Restaurant Review
This past weekend, my husband and I were in Delaware with two of our children. As we aren't regular visitors to Wilmington, we asked our concierge for dining advice. His suggestion was Washington Street Ale House. What great advice!
Although I praised our dining experience on Tasty Thoughts, I thought their cocktails were worthy of a separate article. And from a glance at their lounge area, it seems that many locals would agree. At 7:00 on a Friday night, that part of the restaurant was packed with the shirt and tie crowd.
As the bar seemed vastly popular and the drink
Although I praised our dining experience on Tasty Thoughts, I thought their cocktails were worthy of a separate article. And from a glance at their lounge area, it seems that many locals would agree. At 7:00 on a Friday night, that part of the restaurant was packed with the shirt and tie crowd.
As the bar seemed vastly popular and the drink
PiCoLiBa
by Michele on May 1st, 2009 | Cocktails, Martinis
On a beautiful spring Saturday our house was bustling with activity. One child had plans to attend a movie with her friend in the late afternoon. Another child had plans to have friends over for a cookout and then attend a later movie. To keep us company, my husband and I invited our best friends to our house for a cookout also.
After our friends arrived, Vicki and I headed out to bring the first group of kids home from the movies, while my husband and OT ran the grill for the other group of kids. We then traded kids and
After our friends arrived, Vicki and I headed out to bring the first group of kids home from the movies, while my husband and OT ran the grill for the other group of kids. We then traded kids and
